100 Year Old Brass Fan Restoration

[@AcmeRestorations]

Pinned by ACME Restorations ACME Restorations 1 month ago Please feel free to post questions and comments. I'll try to answer all the questions. If you enjoy these videos please subscribe and click the little bell icon so you'll get notified when I post new videos. I have a ton of restorations in the queue! Thanks for watching. I try to post progress photos as often as possible here on instagram if you're interested in following restorations in process. My instagram: instagram.com/acmerestorations/

[@restaurandocoisasvelhas]

Very good friend. Congratulations.

[@NipkowDisk]

Very nicely done. I was unaware that A.C. Gilbert made anything other than toys until now.

[@AcmeRestorations]

@@NipkowDisk Yeah, these were made in the same factory. Apparently the motor is a modification of the Erector Set motor.

[@zmaxx21]

Nice video but your captions are hard to read. Black letters on black background is not readable.

[@baileyjerman5573]

What do you do with all the stuff you restore cuase some of it like this fan could easily be stored away but you've restored some relatively big stuff

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

i like how turned out the guard...good job👌

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks.

[@aalexander928]

This is a fine & beautiful restoration. It is fascinating to see what splendid products were made in the USA one hundred years ago. Thank you for this video.

[@channelsixtysix066]

I didn't realise how small this fan was, until you picked it up. What a little gem it turned out to be. I like the guard you fabricated. It certainly looks the part.

[@kfl611]

I have a little Artic Aire fan like this in the bathroom. The old Artic Aire fans, especially the big ones really push a lot of air.

[@AcmeRestorations]

@@kfl611 Yeah a LOT of air for a 6" fan.

[@kfl611]

​@@AcmeRestorations I found old fans work so well, if they don't wobble. And no doubt 100 years from now your fan will still be working - and by then a true museum piece. I would love to get my hands on a pancake fan, but they are so rare and when they are available, cost so much - oh, just a few thousand. And I'm not rich, but I'm not paying thousands for a fan, no matter how unique, cool or ancient. Besides when I croak, my stupid family would either throw it out, or sell it for $25.00, not having a clue of its true value.

[@johnvaluk1401]

Very nicely done. Love these little fans, they move so much air surprisingly. Nice you gave its name back to finish the cage.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you very much! Yes I was surprised by how much air this fan moves.

[@patstrailertopics5975]

Beautiful work. My Mechanics level fussbudgetry. And that is a good thing. The care taken with the brush caps, fabricating the cage and meticulously shaping the badge edges... delicious to watch.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks a ton!

[@d-anger-noodle]

Thank you for using a braided electric cord. I see so many restorations done but they replace the original braided cord with a non-braided one.

[@Kathywake23]

Out of curiosity, what is the difference btw the braided and non-braided cords?

[@jessevanmierle5752]

@@Kathywake23 braided is basically a standard rubber insulated cord but with braided cloth around it, non-braided is your basic common rubber insulated cord.

[@zzing]

@@jessevanmierle5752 is there any safety considerations between the two?

[@jessevanmierle5752]

@@zzing on modern braided cables, the only concern can be stuff like fire, making the braiding able to catch fire. For the rest it's pretty much the same as a non braided cable.

[@MisterRorschach90]

The whole reason I started watching these types of videos was because I like old fans. I didn’t wanna spend $1000 for a fan that barely works when I can spend a fraction, or nothing, and just restore it myself. Now I’m obsessed with this stuff and would kill to have a workshop filled with every tool imaginable.

[@reedrancho]

🤨..."Now I’m obsessed with this stuff and would kill to have a workshop filled with every tool imaginable."... 😄 Welcome to The Itch That Never Stops Club- Your Welcome!

[@oldcat1790]

Fraction, or nothing, if you already have all those expensive tools required to repair stuff

[@giggling_boatswain]

I have already imagined how someone repairs a Chinese fan in 100 years. Therefore, I never tire of repeating - the most reliable technique is the one where there are no plastic parts at all. This is especially true for modern kitchen appliances. Professional kitchen appliances only made of metal, no plastic.

[@dogleg6669]

Beautiful work. Fan guard even looks period correct. Love it.

[@jermiester7772]

This was such a joy to watch, especially making the blade cover from scratch and the name plate. Beautiful job on the end result.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@robleary3353]

Nice one!..... Another bit of kit restored and not confined to landfill. Vreat job!.

[@joesaiditstrue]

Great work, those small antique fans with the metal blades can push quite a bit of air and will last a long time if properly cared for, I love how you fabricated the guard yourself!

[@AcmeRestorations]

I was surprised by the amount of air. Thanks for watching.

[@tomswindler64]

You need to find some green felt goes on bottom of stand ,to keep from scratching the table and protects the wiring.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Ordered and still waiting on delivery. But, you are right on. Green felt. Thanks for watching.

[@robertphillips6296]

A thing of Beauty, thanks for posting.

[@multimood]

Beautiful work, turned out great. I have this fan, was given to me by my step-grandfather many years ago and I always thought the blades were brass. I was trying to clean it up today and it turns put they are steel. Your video inspired me to give it a much better cleaning, thanks

[@AcmeRestorations]

I think the brass blades were only on the fans for the first few years they were manufactured.

[@nitro74cs]

Wow, fantastic job , fabrication of the missing guard and the badge is perfect.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks!

[@davidpar2]

Nice job on that collectible little Polar Cub

[@douglaskerr6813]

Love those brass blade fans they simply last and last not like the newer stuff

[@AcmeRestorations]

Hard to go back to plastic!

[@sue28877]

Wow such a cute little fan. Our dad rewound motors like that as a side job when we were growing up. We used fans like that❤️

[@AcmeRestorations]

There's a skill not many people have any more. I'm sure I'll need to do that at some point on some project. Thanks for watching.

[@alexstars94er88]

What a Amazing Restoration of this 100 Years Old Fan good job mate. 👍🏻😊

[@SloanRanger1961]

Love fan restorations. Bring in on!

[@AcmeRestorations]

My first fan. Learned a ton! Thanks for watching.

[@PerfectRestore]

Just super. The recovery is fire. Thank you, it was nice and interesting to watch. Good luck!

[@JonasDieltiens]

This thing is friggin' cool! Love it. Great restoration!

[@j.b.7870]

Nice job bringing that old fan back to life 👏

[@josepcb2882]

Muy buena restauración, hasta los pequeños detalles, ha vuelto a nacer . por lo menos 100 años más. Saludos desde Barcelona Catalonia.

[@mhayes788]

Very impressive restoration!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hugolloydrocha4603]

Muy Bonita la restauración. Saludos maestro, desde la ciudad de Iquique Chile.

[@garyjones2582]

Wow. Very nice..love the guard.. Ready for another 50 years...

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Two thumbs way Up for this awesome Restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheFabrik]

Beautiful job 🤩 Very impressive 😌🙌

[@derelictmachine7671]

You did an excellent job as always. After this video I am even more convinced you live on an air field.

[@AcmeRestorations]

I live about 3/4 of a mile south of Boeing Field, and also in the flight path of Seatac airport. Then there are the helicopters from the local trauma hospital 1/2 a mile away. I usually don't notice it until I am editing the video. Yeah, it's like a plane every 90 seconds. Thanks for watching.

[@petergaiser4213]

Excellent workmanship. Bravo

[@juandedioscepaconforme4926]

ACME RESTORATIONS MUY BUEN TRABAJO DE REPARACION DE VENTILADOR ANTIGUO 🇪🇨😀👍☢

[@egparis18]

That was a pleasure to watch. Thank you for uploading.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@eyecan8]

Awesome job ! Never look better! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@rickb3225]

I find your skill level and precision to be ridiculously awesome!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you so much!

[@juandedioscepaconforme4926]

ACME RESTORATIONS SALUDOS CORDIALES DESDE GUAYAQUIL ECUADOR 🇪🇨🙋‍♂️

[@WarhammerWings]

If objects had souls, that fan would be weeping as if it was given a divine miracle.

[@nevamind68t23]

Excellent work mate 👍🏾

[@ShenTree]

Masterfully done !

[@ricardogaraycochea1939]

Felicitaciones!!!! Un muy buen trabajo de restauración, sobre todo los detalles por la fabricación del protector de las hélices. 🇵🇪

[@usp.4073]

Love these old fans and this was a class A job. 👍

[@samanthadean1083]

Amazing job!!! This turned out fantastic!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@lolcec81]

Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера.

[@Dobbo2958]

A thing of beauty and the guard is marvellous ...

[@beckykeeler1789]

Those fans were more dangerous. Wow great job.

[@artbyjiggy37]

Incredible restoration!! 👊🏼

[@parochial2356]

Beautiful work!

[@kathmandoo]

Excellent work.

[@dennisp.2147]

No strain relief on the power cord. You need to add an electrician's knot at least in the base. Nice jig for making the fan guard!

[@Austeration]

Nice work 👍 looks amazing

[@jackyy548]

Impressive work

[@earnierosenow9834]

100 year old fan cleaned up and well done i might add, now lets see the plastic crap made today in 100 years if it will do the same=no there is no quality left in society that discards everything, this is a beautiful testament to doing things right

[@michaeldavid4227]

congratulations friend for great restoration👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@MegaDuvid]

Esto, no es solo una restauración, es un mejoramiento de la calidad inicial..

[@Cradley684]

Brilliant restoration friend loved it great job with guard, have a nice day & Stay Safe !!!.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@oneshotme]

Looks great and an excellent job restoring it and making the guard!! I know it moves a lot of air being from the 20's Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@AcmeRestorations]

Many thanks!. LOTS of air.

[@Xmar4]

Omg thats so cool. Love the guard

[@paolomichielin4849]

Bel lavoro! Hai pure una bella attrezzatura! Bravo!

[@katiebellmichelle]

I love this so much! This fan is beautiful, amazing job

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you so much!!

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

Greetings buddy, cool project, excellent restoration and beautiful result 👍

[@dameonerichathway2298]

Beautiful work. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@lazj6987]

A brilliant restoration. 🙂👍

[@carrestore]

The engraving was on fine metal👍👍👍

[@Miricrafts]

Excellent work 👍

[@Nono-hk3is]

Great work. Ready to take off fingertips for another 100 years!

[@davids6533]

People used to know better than to put their finger in there.

[@shortsweettoo]

That was really impressive. Great presentation. Bravo.

[@ronaldlapointe1219]

Wow 🤩 great resto 👌

[@leonardcrane6689]

Well done , a very good job.

[@KisaBloodvine]

Softly crack it open, like an egg with a sledgehammer lol that's awesome

[@tomswindler64]

Unique piece,I believe that fan belonged to a smoker,had uncle,similar fan ,looked brown but was black and smelled bad.good video 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@peaceworld5393]

Awesome Sauce and Cool Beans!

[@robertking6632]

Wow! Nice job!

[@anonymousarmadillo6589]

The entire restoration was awesome apart from the welding. Use more shielding gas flow.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Yeah? I'm still getting used to TIG setup. Lots of variables. Thanks for watching.

[@howzatrestorations1538]

Top job mate, looks great!

[@tonyjones1378]

Another great job 👍👍

[@FansOfThePast]

Nice work!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks!

[@Truelyblue333]

Just curious and I respect if you wish to not answer however what do you do with all these items you restore? Is this a hobby, a business or do you trade? Thank you for sharing your wonderful skills and beautiful work. It’s great to see some of these old memories come alive again.

[@Aioria-iy7ib]

Que gran trabajo, te quedó de lujo ese ventilador!

[@zillaquazar]

What an amazing job, and your jig for making the guard was very clever, I have subscribed now

[@eneasreginaldo6036]

Que restauração bem feita... espetáculo, parabéns!

[@brianreber8842]

Nice job!😊

[@derekwagner157]

Pretty spiffy. A+!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Spiffy is my aim! Thanks for watching.

[@bobbystanley8580]

Simply awesome amazing and outstanding!!!!!!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

Great work buddy

[@LFKGooner]

Amazing job.

[@poorfesor]

I remember having those when I was a kid. You know what there were no warnings on them not to stick you fingers into the blade but no one did. They always had a bad bearing in them that gave them a unique sound. But they beat the free ones that the funeral parlor left on the pews for a funeral.

[@josephalcoser4845]

bro that freaking fan is so tiny lol but nice restoreing it nice job

[@yeboscrebo4451]

Great job

[@hippielewis4768]

Outstanding

[@jojoanajehad8469]

شكرأ لله ثم لك اخي العزيز.

[@mikejohansson6711]

Excellent work, but what kind of oil did you use on the shafts? I have always wondered what weight of oil to use on those that don't have an oiling hole. Thanks, and God bless.

[@rumaldogarza1571]

Beautiful job thank you my friend🤝

[@nathalielorelei2498]

Très belle restauration !

[@AcmeRestorations]

Merci.

[@gearlooze]

Excellent work. You do know that you remounted the brass tag the wrong way, right 😉

[@AcmeRestorations]

Yes! Thank you!

[@s.t.2130]

very impressive!

[@raziel3726]

Craftsmanship!!

[@roberto.venezia]

Excelente trabajo

[@dankuzmenka261]

Great job!!!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks for watching